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Cárdenas

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Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Cárdenas month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cárdenas are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and June the wettest (about 162 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.520.0409.4
February28.020.52510.3
March29.021.03110.8
April30.422.33912.0
May31.023.515811.6
June31.424.516211.0
July32.125.213012.0
August32.125.214711.6
September31.224.816210.4
October29.824.110810.2
November28.122.7529.7
December27.321.1439.6

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Battle of Cárdenas

    A minor naval engagement of the Spanish–American War fought on 11 May 1898 in the port of Cárdenas, Cuba.

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Bay of Cárdenas

    Large bay on the island's north shore sheltered by the Hicacos Peninsula.

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01 · Overview

Cárdenas, in brief

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02 · History

How Cárdenas took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Cárdenas

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Cárdenas

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Cárdenas

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cárdenas

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cárdenas

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cárdenas

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cárdenas

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01 · Q&A

Where is Cárdenas located and what are its coordinates?

Cárdenas is situated in Cuba at geographic coordinates 23.0363, -81.2060, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cárdenas?

Cárdenas has a recorded population of approximately 98,515 and observes the America/Havana time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cárdenas?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cárdenas include ES-CU, PAP, with CUP used for local transactions.

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